Because of Lida's stage (3s) her
treatment plan is both chemotherapy
and radiation.
She is going to receive radiation for
15 minutes, 5 days of week and for
3.5 weeks.
As soon as I get more informations
I will update you more regarding this
matter.
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one of our happiest days in our lives. Lida is free of cancer and is in remission
phase. The PET-SCAN result was completely normal, indicating that Lida has no
mass in her body.
We are happy and wish her luck
Lida was born in April 1975, in Tehran. As I was told she was a healthy, normal child from the beginning and had no threatening
illnesses prior to her cancer diagnosis. In the past, she had only some episodes of cold and flu and at age thirteen tonsil removals
surgery was performed on her due to a minor infection.
As far as our family is concerned, my parents and sister were always healthy and never had any life threatening illness. Our
Grandmother, my dad’s mom, on the other hand is a cancer survival for twenty-six years now; she is ninety-six years young.
Lida has lived in Southern California for about twelve years; she lives close to her friends and relatives in Orange County. She has fate
in higher power and I truly believe that she is a strong individual who can overcome any kind of obstacles, as she has in the past. She
believes that for courageous people failure is never an option. She also believes that Life is something to cherish and to hold and there
is no second opportunity to go back.
Her illness
She has been diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma stage II on September 25th 2004 after some lab tests such as CT-scan, X-ray
and lymph node biopsy surgery which was performed to determine the cause of her neck’s swelling. She had no prior complications
or symptoms except that she experienced a major skin infection seven months ago and long before her cancer diagnosis. The results of
the second full body scan showed other abnormal nodes, one between her lungs and one in the spleen so her stage worsened to III
which also changed the remission phase. A PET-scan was performed to indicate the exact location and nature of the abnormal nodes
and to determine the right treatment option. In addition to her PET-scan a Bone-Marrow biopsy showed no abnormality which has
been the only good news so far.
Her treatment
Next step is to place a catheter into the chest which will make the Chemotherapy treatment easier. As everybody knows, nowadays,
Chemotherapy is the only logical option for cancer patients, therefore, that would be her logical option as well. She is going to have
Stanford-V treatment which is a fairly new medication and will be administered in twelve cycles weekly. As of now, the removal of
the spleen is yet to be determined.
This is what we know to this point and I will update the site as new information becomes available. Thank you for your support and
prayers.
God bless,
Lily
Spleen removal is not necessary. A complete heart exam is done to determine the health of
the heart. (Was not easy)
Surgeon will place a Port-A-Cath in the chest area next week.
Lily's personal
experience
I've got pneumonia again! It is so
frustrating...
Coughing & coughing & coughing...
Fever, chill, shortness of breath...
Now my personal massage to you is that
although I don't care what you think
about me but;
STOP SMOKING, (click to
see the picture)
STOP DRINKING,
EAT HEALTHY,
This beautiful flower is periwinkle
They make chemotherapy drug from
this beautiful flower
Port-A-Cath was placed in the chest successfully. Waiting for oncologist to decide for
the chemotherapy date.
Was done today for about 1 1/2 hour. Photos
Lida had some complications but took drug for 1/2 hour.
(Thanks Bijhan for everything that you do) (Also thanking Sepideh for being there for
Lida during the Chemo.)
Lida is showing the side effects from the drugs although she is fighting and is
emotionally strong but physically has some complications. We are going with our
prayers and are very optimistic.
we also received a bad new from Iran regarding another family member who has been
diagnosed with cancer. But the good news is that the cancer was detected in an early
stage. We will also pray for her during her battle.
Today was the 3rd session also was the long one. Lida is doing fine but for some
reason will go back for another chemo tomorrow!
Sepideh and Hamideh were there with Lida today. It was nice to be with them. Thank
you Sepi and Hamideh especially for the pictures.
We had a fun thanksgiving dinner with Lida, Bijhan and our good friends; Mehdi
and Saeid. Photos
Lida received more chemo today. She is feeling tired but she is fine. Photos
Lida received a short chemo today. I couldn't be with her due to the cold. She
lost some hair but still beautiful as before.
Lida got a series of shots. Dr. said she is doing good but is a little bit Anemic.
She gets very tired these days which is normal and is one the side effects.
(Sepideh, Hamideh and Nazi were there with Lida and I. We almost had a party
at the Dr. office)
Today is the 6th one, we are happy that Lida is doing well and fighting strongly.
More than half is done. ( Thank you Farnaz for taking Lida today and welcome
back.)
Week 7 means two days of chemo which will be done two days in a row.
Lida is doing great, very strong emotionally and we are proud of her.
Lida is receiving another round today. (Thanks Sepi. for being there)
Note: 12/24/04
Lida and Bijhan is going to spend Christmas with Simin and Mehdi and kids in Sacramento. We
wish them a best Christmas ever.
Merry X-MAS every one.
lida had a ct-scan which it's result was very good.
her spline is clear, other nods got smaller. overaly
she responded very well to her therapy.
Lida received her medication for 1/2 hr.
Updates
Happy New Year
Another Chemo is done for 1 hr.
Count down began for us... 3 more chemo to go.
Is done successfully.
This is the week which Lida receives two chemos. in two
days.
Another round today.
Hey! It's a last one. We are all happy and
hope for the best. We thank God that the
chemo is done. It was hell of a ride.